Puja Special Trains LTT to Samastipur | Puja Special Trains Samastipur to LTT
Puja Special Trains LTT to Samastipur | Puja Special Trains Samastipur to LTT
LTT – Samastipur – LTT BiWeekly Superfast Specials (8 services)
Train No. 01043 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Sunday and Thursday at 12.15 hrs from 20.10.2025 to 30.10.2025 and will arrive Samastipur at 21.15 hrs next day.
Train No. 01044 special will leave Samastipur every Monday and Friday at 23.30 hrs from 21.10.2025 to 31.10.2025 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 07.40 hrs on third day
Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki Jn., Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadyay Jn, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur and Muzaffarpur.
Composition: Two AC-2 Tier, 8 AC-3 Tier, 4 Sleeper Class and 5 General Second Class including one Guard’s brake van.
For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Passengers are advised to follow covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety.
Here’s the latest on Puja or festival special trains between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Samastipur Junction (SPJ), as of mid‑2025:
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🚂 Festival Special: Mumbai ⇄ Samastipur (Train Nos. 01043 / 01044)
Although not labeled specifically as Puja specials, these trains are seasonal festival services:
🌟 Train 01043 (LTT → Samastipur)
- Operated during April–June 2025, departing every Tuesday at 12:15 hr, arriving at 21:15 hr next day (∼33 hours journey covering ~1,817 km)
- Fully air-conditioned (AC‑express) with classes AC‑1A, 2A, 3A, no pantry car
🌟 Train 01044 (Samastipur → LTT)
- Return journey left Samastipur at 23:20 hr on Wednesdays, arriving at LTT around 11:00 hr two days later
These ran in summer 2025 and covered 12 weekly round trips in that period. They’re not yet confirmed for Puja 2025 operations.
📅 Puja‑Specific Running Status
- As of July 2025, no Puja‑marked special trains between LTT and Samastipur have been officially scheduled or announced.
- Information typically arrives 4–6 weeks before Puja, so stay tuned in September 2025 for announcements.
🛤️ Regular Trains Available Year‑Round
Even if no Puja specials run, you still have stable options for this corridor:
- LTT–Malda/Gauhati Express (via Samastipur): weekly/monthly frequencies, connecting Mumbai via SPJ.
- Avadh Express (19038), Jaynagar Express (11062), Guwahati–LTT Express, etc.—many of these pass through Samastipur and offer weekly connections
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Period | Dep. → Arr. | Class & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT → Samastipur | 01043 | Apr–Jun 2025 | 12:15 → 21:15 (next day) | Weekly AC‑express service |
| Samastipur → LTT | 01044 | Apr–Jun 2025 | 23:20 → 11:00 (2 days) | Return of 01043 |
| — | — | — | — | No confirmed Puja special yet |
| Regular services | Various | Year‑round | Varies | Daily/weekly via SPJ available |
🔍 What You Should Do
- Watch for special train notifications in late August to September 2025—IRCTC, TrainHelp, or Railways press releases usually list Puja specials then.
- If 01043/01044 are resumed close to Puja, they may serve—but confirm schedule and running days early.
- In the absence of Puja specials, rely on regular weekly/daily express trains via Samastipur, especially Avadh Express, Jaynagar, or Guwahati Express.
🧭 Final Takeaway
- 01043/01044 provided festival-season connectivity (Apr–Jun 2025) but are not yet confirmed for Puja travel.
- No official Puja-special listings for LTT–SPJ route as of mid‑July 2025.
- Regular trains via Samastipur remain dependable options.
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